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In der SPD geht die Sorge vor den Geistern der Vergangenheit um: Lars Klingbeils Reform-Rede weckt Erinnerungen an Gerhard Schröder und Franz Müntefering. Männer, die das Land modernisierten, aber ihre Partei in die Opposition führten. Heute trifft sich die SPD-Spitze mit Landes- und Kommunalpolitikern, um über Klingbeils Vorschläge zu beraten. Rixa Fürsen und Rasmus Buchsteiner analysieren, ob das Treffen zum Aufbruch oder zum Krisengipfel wird. Im 200-Sekunden-Interview dazu: Jochen Ott, SPD-Fraktionschef im Landtag von Nordrhein-Westfalen und Spitzenkandidat der NRW-SPD für die Wahl 2027. Während Berlin über die Reformen streitet, ist Verteidigungsminister Boris Pistorius am anderen Ende der Welt unterwegs. Für…
By Ana Filipa Palma with Euronews Published on 17/03/2026 – 17:32 GMT+1 The long queues at Lisbon airport’s border control may be about to diminish. At least, that’s the aim of the new European mobile application, “Travel to Europe”. This new app allows travellers from third countries to pre-register their travel information before arriving at border control. Through the app, travellers can enter their personal and travel details, as well as answer a short questionnaire on entry conditions. This process is available up to 72 hours in advance. The Entry/Exit System (EES), which has been in place since October, has faced difficulties related…
The far right took some minor hits to its seemingly impenetrable armor this week, as people in Denmark, Italy, France and Slovenia headed to the polls. But those election results also told another, more existential story: the slow-motion collapse of the EU’s center left. To unpack what’s ailing left-leaning parties across the bloc, host Sarah Wheaton is joined by a panel of POLITICO colleagues: Clea Caulcutt in Paris, James Angelos in Berlin, and Iberian correspondent Aitor Hernández-Morales. Plus, an excerpt from an exclusive interview by POLITICO’s Tim Ross with Finland’s President Alexander Stubb — who has a stark warning about…
Europe holds some of the most diverse and picturesque sights and experiences in the world, from stunning Alpine eco-retreats and historic hotels to quirky museums and cultural monuments. TIME’s latest World’s Greatest Places list highlights some of these iconic locations, including a sustainable mountain hotel with panoramic views in Slovenia to a carefully converted Pullman carriage in England. Below are some of the most iconic European places which made the list. Hotel Plesnik, Slovenia: Hyper local sustainable dining and Alpine views Hotel Plesnik, recognised as the “Best Boutique Hotel in the World” by the Luxury Travel Guide in 2016, sits…
“Diplomacy is rarely a transaction,” he said. “I mean, interest can be transactional, but even then, you should find mutual interest. And what we’re seeing now is the demise of international institutions or rules exactly at a time in history when we need them more than ever — whether it’s about solving conflicts, solving climate change, solving ethical issues linked to artificial intelligence or biotechnology, solving development.” And, he added: “Some people are creating this illusion that you can live in a world with national boundaries and that we’re not interdependent, and I think nothing is further from the truth,…
There are few greater joys in life than checking into a hotel, chucking on a plush robe and ordering room service. We could hardly imagine anything that would make the experience better until Hotels.com announced that it was “hiring” people to do just that. The hotel booking platform has just unveiled a new competition where people can apply for one of three “jobs”: Room service critic, robe researcher, or hotel gym rater. Rather than actual roles, the winners will receive a €4,300 gift card to be used towards a stay, and they’ll be asked to report back afterwards with a…
As Westminster rolls into recess, host Sascha O’Sullivan looks at some of the problems which bedevil SW1 from voter disengagement to constant reshuffles to find out if political systems from Australia to Italy might have the solutions. Sascha speaks to Australian-raised Labour MP Lauren Edwards about the push for compulsory voting here in Britain and how it makes Australians more involved in the democratic processes which run their country. Italian journalist Marco Varvello explains the polling ban in Italy which makes it illegal to forecast the result 15 days before an election. Mark Paul, London correspondent for the Irish Times,…
No matter how many times we visit Paris, we never grow tired of seeing the Eiffel Tower. Our camera roll inevitably fills up with shots of the iconic structure from all different angles – and now there’s a new spot to see it from. The Vertigo of the Tower, a 40-metre suspension bridge between the monument’s east and west pillars, has just opened. Found nearly 60 metres off the ground, the bridge is fully netted and made up of more than 25,000 mesh panels. Walking the bridge is free for all Eiffel Tower ticket holders, with access on the first…
For a destination that’s best known for its ancient wonders, Egypt is undergoing a modern transformation. Home to some of the oldest – and most recognisable – landmarks on the planet, the North African nation is reshaping its tourism offering with a host of new attractions and locations that both first-time and returning visitors are now discovering. From the much anticipated opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum to the construction of a new administrative capital east of Cairo, Egypt is investing heavily in new developments, which is helping to drive strong growth in visitor numbers. In 2025, Egypt welcomed nearly…
The aircraft, the F-39E Gripen, was officially presented on March 25 in Gavião Peixoto, during a ceremony led by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Developed in partnership with Swedish defense group Saab and assembled by Embraer, the jet is the first of its kind to be built in Latin America. The project stems from a 2014 agreement under which Brazil ordered 36 Gripen fighters, with 15 to be manufactured domestically through a technology transfer program. Officials say the initiative strengthens Brazil’s defense autonomy and industrial capabilities. Beyond defense, the program is also expected to position Brazil as a regional…